Is vacation an American term?

The Difference between Holiday and Vacation – Meanings
The term 'holiday' can be used both as singular and plural (holidays), for example, 'Christmas is a public holiday in our country. ' At the same time, 'vacation' is an American English word that means a long time off from work (be it school or work).



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The usual American word for a longer period of time spent away from work or school, or for a period of time spent away from home enjoying yourself, is vacation.

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In the US and most of Canada the term 'vacation' means taking earned time off from work to take a trip. In the UK, Australia, and most other English-speaking countries, people say 'holiday' to describe a going away from home for a period of leisure.

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